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Little Tokyo and the Arts District

Little Tokyo and the Arts District in Los Angeles are some of the most inviting neighborhoods in Los Angeles. You will find a variety of shops, entertainment, dining, and cultural establishments. There is a little bit of everything in these neighborhoods for you and your family or date to check out for free or low cost.

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Plot out your day using this map of Little Tokyo and the Arts District.

Japanese American National Museum

Japanese American National Museum

Learn more about the contributions of Japanese Americans at the Japanese American National Museum.

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The Go For Broke Monument in Little Tokyo sits at the Center. It is black marble and inscribed are the words "An American Story" and a United States of American waves high on a pole in the center.

Go For Broke Monument

Go For Broke Monument

Find the names of the Nisei soldiers who fought during WWII while their family was persecuted and encamped at the Go For Broke Monument.

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Outside the MOCA at the Geffen Contemporary. A large wall in a parking lot says, "Who is beyond the law? Who is bought and sold? Who is free to choose? Who does the time? Who follows orders? Who salutes longest? Who prays loudest? Who dies first? Who laughs last?" in large white block letters against a red background.

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

The Geffen Contemporary at the MOCA has rotating exhibitions throughout the year. Parental discretion is advised.

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Japanese lanterns and outdoor lights hang from store to store in the Japanese Village Plaza in Little Tokyo. The floor is lined with brick and an occasional patio table sits in front of some stores.

Japanese Village Plaza

Japanese Village Plaza

Enjoy a stroll and shop or eat at one of the Japanese Village Plaza establishments. They have all kinds of goodies for you and to gift.

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The entrance of an industrial building that reads Hauser and Wirth in the Los Angeles Arts District.

Hauser and Wirth

Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles

Enter Hauser & Wirth, a one-of-a-kind industrial building filled with galleries, a community garden, top-recommended restaurants, and more.

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A black industrial building with hands outlined in white and motion lines. The letters "ICA_LA" are tagged in a yellow circle. ICA_LA stands for Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles. This building is located in the Arts District.

Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles

Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

Enjoy interactive exhibits and the art of our times at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

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